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Pest ID library

Occasional invaders

The things that wander in — and what they say about the house.

ID notes from the crew

  • Plaster beetles2025–26

    Latridiidae are mold feeders — their presence points to a moisture or mildew problem.

    Confirmed in the LTK Discord · #the-hive-mind

  • Caddisflies2025–26

    Hairy wings (Trichoptera) and aquatic larvae: water is nearby.

    Confirmed in the LTK Discord · #the-hive-mind

  • Hammerhead flatworm2025–26

    Not an insect. Report it to your state invasive-species office.

    Confirmed in the LTK Discord · #the-hive-mind

  • Love bugs vs. boxelder bugs2025–26

    Love bugs are March flies (Bibionidae); boxelder bugs are true bugs (Hemiptera, Rhopalidae).

    Confirmed in the LTK Discord · #the-hive-mind

From the field

28 photos posted by members. Tip: Always include a coin or a hand for scale, and freeze a specimen for a clear shot.

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